Nigeria Super Eagles Captain Ndidi Suspended for Semi-Final After Yellow Card Against Algeria

The Digest:

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi will miss Nigeria's crucial Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against Morocco after receiving a yellow card in the quarter-final victory over Algeria. The midfielder, who was on a caution from the previous match, will serve a one-match suspension.

Key Points:

• Wilfred Ndidi received a yellow card in Nigeria's 2-0 win over Algeria.
• The booking triggers a one-match suspension due to accumulated cautions.
• Ndidi will miss the semi-final against Morocco as a result.
• He will be eligible to return for either the final or the third-place playoff.
• Calvin Bassey and Frank Onyeka were also on warnings but avoided bookings.
• Ndidi's absence creates a significant tactical void in midfield.
• Coach Eric Chelle must now reshuffle his lineup for the crucial match.
• The suspension highlights the fine disciplinary margins in knockout tournaments.

The suspension presents a major test of squad depth at the tournament's most critical stage, where one enforced absence can reshape a nation's path to glory.

Sources: Goal, BBC